| Powdered flatwing | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Argiolestidae |
| Genus: | Austroargiolestes |
| Species: | A. calcaris |
| Binomial name | |
| Austroargiolestes calcaris | |
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Austroargiolestes calcaris is a species of Australian damselfly in the family Megapodagrionidae,[3] commonly known as a powdered flatwing.[4] It is endemic to south-eastern Australia, where it inhabits streams, deep pools and bogs, generally in mountainous areas.[5]
Austroargiolestes calcaris is a medium-sized to large, black and pale yellow damselfly, strongly pruinescent when mature.[4] Like other members of the family Megapodagrionidae it rests with its wings outspread.[6]
Austroargiolestes calcaris appears similar to Austroargiolestes isabellae, which is found in the Sydney Basin.
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References
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- ↑ Hawking, J. (2009). "Austroargiolestes calcaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T163535A5612814. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T163535A5612814.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ Fraser, F.C. (1958). "A new species of Argiolestes from New South Wales (Order Odonata)". Proceedings of the Royal Society of New South Wales. 1956–57: 70–71 [70].
- ↑ "Species Austroargiolestes calcaris (Fraser, 1958)". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- 1 2 Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 56. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
- ↑ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata (PDF). Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 199. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
- ↑ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. ISBN 0643051368.
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